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Electricfrost Solution
13151 Larchdale Rd
5.00(
1
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Electricfrost Solution
13151 Larchdale Rd
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started! 3+ Years of Experience

"Job got done right and professionally!"

Laura R on May 2025

We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started! 3+ Years of Experience

"Job got done right and professionally!"

Laura R on May 2025


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No-Frost Air Conditioning & Heating, LLC
4990 Waterloo Rd
4.77(
400
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Approved Pro
No-Frost Air Conditioning & Heating, LLC
4990 Waterloo Rd
4.77(
400
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
235 local quotes requested

Family owned & operated. Additional contact name - Eileen Bangs - Award winning. Additional Licensing Information: MD Master Gas Fitter 6631. Baltimore County License: JG9033. Howard County License: G-9018. Carroll County License: P00068G. Electrical Licensing - Howard County License: 390, Baltimore County License: 547. MHIC12699.

"My system was working fine before the technician arrived. Afterwards my system failed. I contacted this company based upon Angis List recommendations. The technician talked me out of the services I requested and left me with an non working system."

Adi G on August 2023

Family owned & operated. Additional contact name - Eileen Bangs - Award winning. Additional Licensing Information: MD Master Gas Fitter 6631. Baltimore County License: JG9033. Howard County License: G-9018. Carroll County License: P00068G. Electrical Licensing - Howard County License: 390, Baltimore County License: 547. MHIC12699.

"My system was working fine before the technician arrived. Afterwards my system failed. I contacted this company based upon Angis List recommendations. The technician talked me out of the services I requested and left me with an non working system."

Adi G on August 2023


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JW Home Improvement
849 Quince Orchard Blvd
4.39(
5,499
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JW Home Improvement
849 Quince Orchard Blvd
4.39(
5,499
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
7727 local quotes requested
24 years of experience

JWHI provides world-class customer service with consistent and superior workmanship. We strive to be the trusted market leader in the home improvement industry. Proudly, we are Super Service Award Winner for over a decade, and we plan to keep that streak going! Contact us today to discuss your next handyman or remodeling project. Our mission is to provide you with a happy home improvement experience!

"Fine it was fine"

Jonathan S on April 2025

JWHI provides world-class customer service with consistent and superior workmanship. We strive to be the trusted market leader in the home improvement industry. Proudly, we are Super Service Award Winner for over a decade, and we plan to keep that streak going! Contact us today to discuss your next handyman or remodeling project. Our mission is to provide you with a happy home improvement experience!

"Fine it was fine"

Jonathan S on April 2025


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GAC Services
227 E Deer Park Dr
4.80(
279
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Approved Pro
GAC Services
227 E Deer Park Dr
4.80(
279
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
4105 local quotes requested

GAC Services is a residential cooling, heating, and electrical contractor setting new standards in the Maryland HVAC and electric market. Since 1970, we’ve developed a strong reputation for providing the Montgomery County and Frederick County areas with reliable cooling and heating services. In 2014, we expanded our service offerings to include electrical services—allowing us to offer our customers the same great service in a new area of business. Additional DBA: Gaithersburg Heating & Cooling

"Highly professional, knowledgeable and well behaved technician. Prices offered were good too. I definitely recommend the company."

Deepak K on February 2025

GAC Services is a residential cooling, heating, and electrical contractor setting new standards in the Maryland HVAC and electric market. Since 1970, we’ve developed a strong reputation for providing the Montgomery County and Frederick County areas with reliable cooling and heating services. In 2014, we expanded our service offerings to include electrical services—allowing us to offer our customers the same great service in a new area of business. Additional DBA: Gaithersburg Heating & Cooling

"Highly professional, knowledgeable and well behaved technician. Prices offered were good too. I definitely recommend the company."

Deepak K on February 2025


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Grove Heating and Cooling Inc
2142 Priest Bridge Ct
4.76(
147
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Grove Heating and Cooling Inc
2142 Priest Bridge Ct
4.76(
147
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
475 local quotes requested

Family Owned & Operated, Grove Heating and Cooling, Inc. specializes in designing, engineering and installing complete comfort systems for homeowners and commercial property owners. Gary, his sons and a team of trained professionals bring over 50 years of experience in the HVAC industry, offering unmatched quality, exceptional customer service and family-like treatment to all our customers.

"Great fast and professional"

Lyndon A on November 2024

Family Owned & Operated, Grove Heating and Cooling, Inc. specializes in designing, engineering and installing complete comfort systems for homeowners and commercial property owners. Gary, his sons and a team of trained professionals bring over 50 years of experience in the HVAC industry, offering unmatched quality, exceptional customer service and family-like treatment to all our customers.

"Great fast and professional"

Lyndon A on November 2024


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Buric Heating and Air Conditioning
4301 TEMORA MANOR LN
4.65(
20
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Approved Pro
Buric Heating and Air Conditioning
4301 TEMORA MANOR LN
4.65(
20
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
538 local quotes requested

**Call us today for a FREE ESTIMATE on Heating or AC system replacements!** With over 19 years of experience, Buric Heating and Air Conditioning is a full service residential heating and cooling company that has offered Ellicott City, MD and its surrounding areas with plenty of jobs well done. By offering straight forward pricing and free estimates on equipment installations or replacements, you can trust that they are the right HVAC professionals for you. Call today for your next appointment!

"They installed our AC system; that went fine. But several years later, when it needed repair. They came out and looked at the problem, and then ghosted me. They didn't return my multiple calls. When I finally got somebody else to come out to look at the problem, they told me that the warranty had just expired on the part that needed replacing. Putting 2 +2 together, Buric ghosted me to run out the clock on my warranty for the repair of the product they installed. Would you ever hire anybody who behaves like that???"

Noam S on June 2022

**Call us today for a FREE ESTIMATE on Heating or AC system replacements!** With over 19 years of experience, Buric Heating and Air Conditioning is a full service residential heating and cooling company that has offered Ellicott City, MD and its surrounding areas with plenty of jobs well done. By offering straight forward pricing and free estimates on equipment installations or replacements, you can trust that they are the right HVAC professionals for you. Call today for your next appointment!

"They installed our AC system; that went fine. But several years later, when it needed repair. They came out and looked at the problem, and then ghosted me. They didn't return my multiple calls. When I finally got somebody else to come out to look at the problem, they told me that the warranty had just expired on the part that needed replacing. Putting 2 +2 together, Buric ghosted me to run out the clock on my warranty for the repair of the product they installed. Would you ever hire anybody who behaves like that???"

Noam S on June 2022


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Beltway Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing
1587 Sulphur Spring Rd.
4.52(
42
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Approved Pro
Beltway Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing
1587 Sulphur Spring Rd.
4.52(
42
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
548 local quotes requested
10 years of experience

Beltway Air Conditioning & Heating is locally owned & operated out of Hanover, MD. We are Lennox Premier Dealers & are BBB accredited with A+ ratings & reviews - We provide services & installations within a 50 mile radius of home base. Our team specializes in installing and servicing heating, cooling & ventilation equipment, whether it is a small A/C repair or a commercial rooftop - our team is trained to take care of all your HVAC needs! We bring extensive experience and professionalism to every home and commercial building. Our work reflects our passion! The Best Price + The Best Work = Your Best Value. We have uniformed & well-trained staff that under goes background checks and drug screening upon hire and randomly. All of our service professionals are also licensed to work in the state of Maryland.

"We are a bit disappointed by Beltway. While we do appreciate some of their efforts in trying to remedy the situation, the overall experience has been quite negative. Please see reasons below: 1. A brand new HVAC system that was installed on Wednesday completely failed by Saturday morning - which was less than 3 days of installation. This calls into question the quality of Beltway’s product or job, or both. 2. Weekend messenger centers have been extremely frustrating and unhelpful, basically saying that Beltway does not serve customers during non-business hours and that customers just have to deal with Beltway’s issues on their own. We called 4 times this weekend out of desperation. Yet each time they showed no sympathy on the fact that our baby has been suffering through the 80 to 90-degree heat trying to nap. 3. A weekend technician was finally sent on late Sunday afternoon (thanks to owner’s stepping in); however his timing messed up weekend plan as one of us had to stay home and completely missed our good friend’s son’s high school graduation party (now people at the party learned about Beltway…). 4. Unfortunately, this weekend technical was unable to solve the problem and decided to leave us with 2 portable cooling units, which, unfortunately, were extremely loud and inefficient in cooling down, so most of us weren’t able to sleep, just like the night before. Felt like all of their products that we’ve coped with in the past 5 days have been nothing but disappointing. 5. Finally, the full crew came on Monday. But their timing here again messed up the baby’s nap schedule - as the upstairs system was right next to the nursery. This is our first time hiring Beltway. The amount of inconvenience and frustration that they had created in the past 3 days was unbelievable. The experience has been quite negative from multiple aspects, calling into question not only their customer service ability/arrangement but also quality of their products and jobs. We don’t know if we can trust Beltway again or hire them again."

Charlene A on June 2023

Beltway Air Conditioning & Heating is locally owned & operated out of Hanover, MD. We are Lennox Premier Dealers & are BBB accredited with A+ ratings & reviews - We provide services & installations within a 50 mile radius of home base. Our team specializes in installing and servicing heating, cooling & ventilation equipment, whether it is a small A/C repair or a commercial rooftop - our team is trained to take care of all your HVAC needs! We bring extensive experience and professionalism to every home and commercial building. Our work reflects our passion! The Best Price + The Best Work = Your Best Value. We have uniformed & well-trained staff that under goes background checks and drug screening upon hire and randomly. All of our service professionals are also licensed to work in the state of Maryland.

"We are a bit disappointed by Beltway. While we do appreciate some of their efforts in trying to remedy the situation, the overall experience has been quite negative. Please see reasons below: 1. A brand new HVAC system that was installed on Wednesday completely failed by Saturday morning - which was less than 3 days of installation. This calls into question the quality of Beltway’s product or job, or both. 2. Weekend messenger centers have been extremely frustrating and unhelpful, basically saying that Beltway does not serve customers during non-business hours and that customers just have to deal with Beltway’s issues on their own. We called 4 times this weekend out of desperation. Yet each time they showed no sympathy on the fact that our baby has been suffering through the 80 to 90-degree heat trying to nap. 3. A weekend technician was finally sent on late Sunday afternoon (thanks to owner’s stepping in); however his timing messed up weekend plan as one of us had to stay home and completely missed our good friend’s son’s high school graduation party (now people at the party learned about Beltway…). 4. Unfortunately, this weekend technical was unable to solve the problem and decided to leave us with 2 portable cooling units, which, unfortunately, were extremely loud and inefficient in cooling down, so most of us weren’t able to sleep, just like the night before. Felt like all of their products that we’ve coped with in the past 5 days have been nothing but disappointing. 5. Finally, the full crew came on Monday. But their timing here again messed up the baby’s nap schedule - as the upstairs system was right next to the nursery. This is our first time hiring Beltway. The amount of inconvenience and frustration that they had created in the past 3 days was unbelievable. The experience has been quite negative from multiple aspects, calling into question not only their customer service ability/arrangement but also quality of their products and jobs. We don’t know if we can trust Beltway again or hire them again."

Charlene A on June 2023


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410MrFixIt Handy Man Group
5.00(
10
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Approved Pro
410MrFixIt Handy Man Group
5.00(
10
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1482 local quotes requested

410MrFixIt if it’s broke we fix it, your Home problems we are Solution for on small repairs to the Large let us install your light fixtures, paint your walls, lay your floors and provide you with our Preventative maintenance skills.

"all good; a gentleman and hard worker; fair fees for labor"

Mark J on February 2025

410MrFixIt if it’s broke we fix it, your Home problems we are Solution for on small repairs to the Large let us install your light fixtures, paint your walls, lay your floors and provide you with our Preventative maintenance skills.

"all good; a gentleman and hard worker; fair fees for labor"

Mark J on February 2025


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Reyes Home Services LLC
4.78(
18
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Approved Pro
Reyes Home Services LLC
4.78(
18
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
2 years of experience

Reyes Home Services LLC specializes in a wide range of general home repair,interior and exterior paintings, drywalls and installation services. We are locally owned and operated out of Baltimore, MD and service all surrounding areas. We pride our company on our quality of work and our customer service. Give us a call or click for an estimate today!

"Didn't hire, he wasn't professional"

Ridge P on February 2025

Reyes Home Services LLC specializes in a wide range of general home repair,interior and exterior paintings, drywalls and installation services. We are locally owned and operated out of Baltimore, MD and service all surrounding areas. We pride our company on our quality of work and our customer service. Give us a call or click for an estimate today!

"Didn't hire, he wasn't professional"

Ridge P on February 2025


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Sila Heating, Cooling and Plumbing
7000 Virginia Manor Rd
4.64(
2,119
)
Approved Pro
Sila Heating, Cooling and Plumbing
7000 Virginia Manor Rd
4.64(
2,119
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
7788 local quotes requested
36 years of experience

Live Your Most Comfortable Life with a Company You Trust. We offer Same Day Service and Next Day Installation! Sila has been the center of delighting homeowners since 1989, with our team of engineers, certified technicians, and system designers that are proud to deliver the highest level of expertise in the HVAC industry. Whether it’s a repair, replacement, installation, or service, we have an unwavering commitment to keeping you and your family comfortable and safe — season after season. We guarantee satisfaction and are proud to have earned over 7,000 “A” ratings on Angie’s List and its prestigious Super Service Award!

"They charged $98 to come give me an estimate for swapping our a shower valve cartridge, which was fine, but the pricing they provided was completely unreasonable, $1,000. They were unwilling to provide any detail for the price. I ended up buy the part myself for $30 and replaced it in 30 minutes."

Tom A on October 2024

Live Your Most Comfortable Life with a Company You Trust. We offer Same Day Service and Next Day Installation! Sila has been the center of delighting homeowners since 1989, with our team of engineers, certified technicians, and system designers that are proud to deliver the highest level of expertise in the HVAC industry. Whether it’s a repair, replacement, installation, or service, we have an unwavering commitment to keeping you and your family comfortable and safe — season after season. We guarantee satisfaction and are proud to have earned over 7,000 “A” ratings on Angie’s List and its prestigious Super Service Award!

"They charged $98 to come give me an estimate for swapping our a shower valve cartridge, which was fine, but the pricing they provided was completely unreasonable, $1,000. They were unwilling to provide any detail for the price. I ended up buy the part myself for $30 and replaced it in 30 minutes."

Tom A on October 2024

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Swamp cooler installations and replacements FAQs

Swamp coolers are quite energy-efficient, using only 15% to 35% of the electricity that traditional central air conditioning units consume. This can lead to significant savings on your energy bills. However, keep in mind that swamp coolers require water to operate and may not cool your home as effectively in extremely hot or humid conditions. When considering overall efficiency, it is essential to weigh both electricity and water usage, as well as the cooling needs specific to your local climate.

Evaporative coolers only work in dry climates because they cool by moistening the air. If the air is already moist, this will have little to no cooling effect. Central AC is a better choice if you live in a humid climate, such as the Midwest, eastern, or western coastal regions.

To install a swamp cooler on a roof, a local HVAC specialist will first find and cut a spot free of wiring and obstructions. They’ll then install metal bracing, legs, brackets, the ceiling duct register, ductwork, power, and thermostat wires. Once installed, they’ll seal all openings, attach duct connections, and install a thermostat. Before leaving, they’ll run cool water piping to the unit and inspect all the connections.

The cost to repair your swamp cooler ranges from $50 to $600, depending on the issue, whether new parts are needed, and the chosen repair service. Depending on the type of pad your system uses, you will need to change out the pads every one to three years for proper operation. When budgeting for the cost to repair a window unit, expect to pay around $230.

The U.S. Department of Energy states that swamp coolers can cool a single room by five to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. However, this largely depends on the size and installation method of the evaporative cooler. You can only achieve these results in a dry climate, such as the American South, as it’s easier to cool rooms in humid environments with central air.

Swamp cooler water usage varies depending on the size of the unit. Smaller evaporative units may use one gallon per hour, while much larger units could use up to 15 gallons of water per hour. Most homeowners can expect their unit to use between seven and 10 gallons of water per hour of usage.

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